What happens in Kangaroo Valley stays in Kangaroo Valley.
Well, at least when it comes to Karaoke.
A couple of weeks ago, I took five incredible clients on a VIP business retreat in the lush landscape of Kangaroo Valley. Over three days, we stripped back the noise, got laser-focused on what truly matters, and crafted their roadmaps to not only finish the year strong but set them up for success in 2025.
Here’s the truth- sometimes, to grow your business, you have to step out of it. It’s about creating that space to recalibrate and get real clarity. Here’s how we did just that:
- Taking Stock: Ducks in a Row
It’s hard to really understand where your business is going if you don’t know what you’re working with. It was a chance to take a step back and look at the whole business. What was working? What wasn’t working? What needs to change in order for us to align with our goals and create the impact we want.
- Cutting Through the Fog: Clearing the Mist
Our stay was at a place called Rivermist, and every morning, the valley would be shrouded in fog – a perfect metaphor for how some of these amazing women felt about their businesses. They couldn’t see the path forward. Overwhelm, distractions, and uncertainty can cloud your path. We spent time getting back to the “why” behind their work, carving a way through that fog with intention and purpose.
- Standing Out Like an Alpaca
If you’ve ever seen an alpaca among other animals, you know they stand tall and proud – head and shoulders above the rest. We worked on strategies to elevate each woman’s visibility, to help their businesses stand out just like that alpaca, securing their place as industry leaders heading into 2025.
Now, you might be reading this thinking, “That’s exactly what I need”, or perhaps “Gosh, that sounds exhausting!”. And that’s okay – because business retreats and health retreats meet two very different needs.
Health retreats are for relaxation and personal care; business retreats for activation and strategic planning. A health retreat can help recharge your energy, essential for those juggling myriad roles – from parenting to partnering. Yet, a business retreat guides you to intentionality, curiosity and a strategic mindset.
So, which one speaks to you right now? If your energy feels depleted, a health retreat could be your oasis for rest. But if your business vision is clouded, a VIP business retreat might be the transformative push you need to step up and get clear.
Whatever path you choose, the essential thing is to act. Whether it’s taking a moment to recharge or diving deep into strategic planning, listen to what you need most right now.
If you’re curious about running your own retreat or attending one that could reignite your business vision, tune in to my latest episode of Unleashing Brilliance. We dive into choosing the right retreat for you (or your clients) right [here].
Oh, and about that karaoke… let’s just say, Tiffany’s I Think We’re Alone Now has become our unofficial anthem—locked away under strict confidentiality! What happens on tour, stays on tour!
Janine X